E-Newsletter: Dec. 7, 2009

Opportunities

For more Opportunities, please visit our website at www.stlouishillel.org.

ST. LOUIS HILLEL at Washington University is seeking a live-in caretaker beginning January 2010 through Summer 2011 with an option to renew at that time. Job responsibilities include building oversight, light maintenance, and event set-up/clean-up for an average of 10-15 hours of work per week. In exchange for work, Hillel will provide a one bedroom apartment on the premises with free rent, parking, and all utilities except for phone. Candidates must be available for work daily, able to lift over 50lbs., and agree to work on Jewish holidays and Shabbat. Examples of regular job functions include: alarming building daily, trash/recycle collection, changing light bulbs, clearing walkways of snow/ice, set-up of tables and chairs for Shabbat dinner each week, and all other event set-ups and clean-ups as needed. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to denise@stlouishillel.org.

WASH U SOCIAL CHANGE GRANTS provide funding and support for students to pursue innovative social change ideas and community projects. The funding is intended to help individuals and groups defray project and/or cost-of-living expenses, enabling students to devote full attention to the development and implementation of their projects without the need to pursue paid work. Funding can be used at the recipient's discretion to cover costs of the project, cost-of-living expenses, and/or in lieu of earnings during the summer or academic year. The Community Service Office provides mentorship and support to prospective grant applicants in the development of their project proposals, and to grant recipients in the implementation and wrap-up of their projects. Intent to Apply deadline is Jan. 25 at 5:00pm. To view the list of grants available for the 2010 cycle, as well as abstracts of past projects, please visit the website.

THE YOUNG ZIONIST LEADERSHIP (YZL) Conference is fast-approaching! YZL gathers the most active students together in Miami, FL for a weekend of sessions to boost their activism, immerse themselves in Israeli culture, debate key issues, strengthen their overall ties to Zionism, and of course have some fun in the sun. This year's conference takes place Jan. 22-24, 2010. Registration ends Dec. 10. For more info, visit the website.

BOSTON'S HEBREW COLLEGE is looking for students who are looking to share their passion for Jewish learning with others, and to give something back to the community by serving as a Jewish educator. Whatever your goals, Boston's Hebrew College can help you attain them with our exciting menu of online graduate courses, certificate programs and degrees, including our 36-credit Masters of Jewish Education program. Registration for spring semester is now open. For a complete listing of programs at Hebrew College, please visit the website or contact Ami Blaszkowsky at ablaszkowsky@hebrewcollege.edu.

CLEVELAND HILLEL FOUNDATION is sponsoring a paid summer internship program for college students who will be sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Fall 2010. Students are placed, based on skills and interests, at local businesses and non-profits for internships in various fields. Students have the opportunity to participate in social and educational programming with Hillel. Dates for the program are June 14 - August 6, 2010. An in-person interview is required for admission. The final application deadline is Feb. 1, 2010. For more information, check out the Cleveland Hillel website, or email Ilana Shafran Mandel at ishafran@clevelandhillel.org.

LEWIS SUMMER INTERNSHIPS is looking for undergrads residing (parental residence) or attending school in Illinois. Apply online for the Lewis Family Summer Intern Program 2010 offering 26 paid internships in agencies/departments of the Jewish Federation. Potential work experiences in Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Grant-writing and Finance; Direct service with youth, the elderly and special needs; Journalism, Event Coordination, and Educational programming. Contact The Hillels of Illinois at lsip@juf.org or call 312.444.2868 to schedule a Winter Break interview in Chicago. Application deadline: Feb. 26, 2010. Interview deadline: March 19, 2010.

BUSINESS IN ISRAEL - IB 400I is a course offering for the spring semester. The course will meet in the first half of the semester, studying about Israel, its history, culture, and various business industries. Over spring break, students will participate in a 10 day immersion trip to Israel for the class. Upon their return, students will work on research papers and a comparative analysis of the differences between industries in the US and Israel. The trip will allow students to retain their Birthright eligibility. The cost of the land portion of the trip is $2,070, which includes, transportation, hotels, meals, tour guides, and tips. Students are responsible for their own airfare. You may view the course syllabus here. Interested students should contact Dr. Steve Malter as soon as possible at 314-935-7159 or malter@wustl.edu.

JDC is currently recruiting for the 2010 - 2011 Ralph I. Goldman Fellowship (RIG), the premiere opportunity for engaging young Jewish leaders in the work of the world's largest Jewish humanitarian aid organization. Who? JDC is looking for the best young Jewish thinkers and doers - writers, artists, policy shapers, business innovators, and community builders. What? JDC's Ralph I. Goldman Fellowship is a one-of-a-kind, paid, professional development opportunity to live and work in overseas locations where JDC is active and engage with the inner workings of the organization. Where? JDC works in over 70 countries around the world. When? Fellowship begins in September 2010 with an orientation period at JDC's headquarters in New York, continues with two or more overseas assignments, and concludes in New York in September 2011. Candidates must have a Master's degree or equivalent; Professional achievement in the candidate's chosen career; Exceptional leadership and communication skills; Strong interest in international Jewish affairs and public service. Deadline to apply is Dec. 30, 2009. For more info, visit the JDC website.

THE GEORGE WARREN BROWN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK at Washington University in St. Louis is offering a unique option for students looking for the specialized knowledge and skills needed to succeed in careers as professional leaders for the Jewish community. Through the Brown School's number-one ranked M.S.W. program, students can design an individualized concentration that integrates social work knowledge, values, and skills with studies in the historic and modern American Jewish community, Diaspora communities, and contemporary Israel. Students may also opt to complete a dual degree leading to the M.S.W./M.A. in Jewish Studies. This dual degree is offered in partnership with Washington University's Graduate Program in Jewish Studies. For more information, including scholarship information, call or email program coordinator Barbara Levin at 314-935-6661 or blevin@wustl.edu and visit the Brown School's website.